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Art and Literature/Language Arts
Finding ways to incorporate art into the everyday classroom is essential.
It's been proven that early exposure to visual art, music, or drama promotes activity in the brain. What better way to create excitement in the math, science or history classroom?
Art helps children understand other subjects much more clearly... from math and science, to language arts and geography.
So go ahead, start incorporating art into your everyday teaching. Your students will thank you!
The lessons below are organized by author, where applicable.
ADJECTIVE, ADJECTIVE, NOUNGr. 1-8
Nancy Tompkins shows us how to encourage drawing skills, imagination, and senses of humor.
Carle, Eric: ANIMALS ANIMALSGr. 5
A terrific lesson which incorporates social studies, science, technology, art and the writing process. From Alice Cunningham.
Carle, Eric: FIRST GRADE, FIRST GRADE, WHAT DO YOU SEE?Gr. 1
An Eric Carle inspired lesson from Linn McDonald.
The purpose of this project is to involve first grade students in the creation of a virtual class picture book through a study of an author and illustrator. Students will also learn geography of other regions as classrooms from around the globe are invited to participate.
Carle, Eric: LITTLE CLOUDK-2
Holly LaForge has some ideas for connecting art-making with an Eric Carle book.
Carle, Eric: PAPER COLLAGE WITH ERIC CARLEK
Students will gain appreciation for the work of Eric Carle not only as a story writer, but as an illustrator during this fun "Hermit Crab" inspired lesson from Pamela Metzger.
Carle, Eric: VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR/DAYS OF THE WEEKK-2
Students will become aware of the illustrating style of Eric Carle as they create a "days of the week" caterpillar. Submitted by Trish Wade from Brisbane, Australia.
COFFEE FILTER BOOKLETK-6
An interesting way to create a colorful book courtesy of Meredith Fritsch - Lockland City Schools.
HAIKU STRAW PAINTINGall ages
Students will learn about haiku poetry, have the experience of writing a haiku and then make an ink painting to enhance the haiku. From Carole Rathfon.
Johnson, Crockett:
HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYONK-3
Using the book, Harold and the Purple Crayon as inspiration, students will use shapes to stimulate their imaginations to create a unique image. From Rebecca Engelman.
LEARNING RHYMESGr. K-2
Dustie has some simple ways for you to get your students excited about reading and rhyming.
Lionni, Leo: LITTLE GREENK-2
This lesson teaches children how to make the color green by mixing the two primary colors, blue and yellow. Based on the Leo Lionni Book. From Shelly.
Lionni, Leo: STORYBOOK ARTK-2
Your kinderartists will become aware of the illustrating style of Leo Lionni as they create an underwater scene with artist Vera Trembach.
MAGNETIC POETRYGr. 7-8
Reinforcing creative writing skills. From Jane Sanders.
Martin, Bill Jr: ALOHAall ages
Nanette Sposito shows you how to incorporate the state of Hawaii and the book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, into a bulletin board.
POETRY PEBBLESGr. 4-8
A super way to get the creative writing juices flowing.
► Drama Acting and making costumes.
► Drawing Charcoal, Crayons, Pastels, Pencils.
► Early Childhood Education Themed daycare activities for preschoolers.
► Folk Art Traditional and funky.
► Multicultural Art Australia, Asia, Africa, North America, Mexico & more.
► Painting Acrylic, oil, tempera and watercolour.
► Printmaking Stamping, stencils and prints.